Bonus // From Repentance to Renewal: How God Moved at Sacred Homecoming
Release Date: 10/30/2025
Don’t Sacrifice Your Calling on the Altar of Comparison // Luke Crawford // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 4)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Comparison is exhausting — and it’s quietly killing your calling. In a world shaped by algorithms and highlight reels, it’s easy to measure your life against someone else’s success and feel like you’re falling behind. But comparison doesn’t motivate us to live better — it distracts us from the life God uniquely created us to live. In this message from the Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul series, Luke Crawford how comparison distorts our desires, fuels dissatisfaction, and pulls us away from our calling — and how Jesus invites us to lay it down for something far greater....
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How Do You Know What’s True Anymore in a World Shaped by Algorithms? // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 3)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
How do you know what’s actually true anymore? In a world shaped by algorithms, the loudest voices often feel like the truest ones. Repetition creates belief, confidence gets amplified, and scrolling slowly rewires what we trust. In this message Jeff Brodie explores how our feeds are shaping our beliefs — and how Jesus offers a grounded way to find clarity in the noise. Because truth isn’t discovered by scrolling more. It’s formed by who you trust.
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Why the Algorithm Feeds Your Anger (And How Jesus Forms You) // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 2)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Why does scrolling leave you feeling more angry, reactive, or frustrated — even when you didn’t plan to feel that way? Algorithms are designed to amplify outrage. They learn what triggers you, polarize your thinking, and keep feeding you content that escalates emotion. But anger that feels like clarity often leads to blind spots, broken relationships, and spiritual exhaustion. In part two of this series, Jeff Brodie explores why the algorithm feeds your anger — and how Jesus offers a radically different way forward. Not escalation, but formation. Not reaction, but response. Not winning...
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What You Focus On Is Forming You — And Your Phone Knows It // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 1)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
What you focus on is forming you — and your phone knows it.. Every time you scroll, click, or pause, algorithms are learning what you love, what you fear, and what keeps you hooked. But distraction isn’t just stealing your time — it’s shaping your soul. In part one of this series, Jeff Brodie explores why you’re not failing spiritually because you’re rebellious, but because you’re distracted — and how Jesus offers something radically different. Not more information, but real transformation. Not behaviour change, but heart change. If you feel tired, scattered, anxious, or stuck...
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When Life Didn't Turn Out The Way You Hoped // Joseph Swan
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
When life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped, it can leave you feeling stuck — disappointed, bitter, or unsure how to move forward. A new year is supposed to feel fresh, but for a lot of us, the weight of what we didn’t choose still comes with us. The loss. The hurt. The things that never went as planned. In this message, we explore an ancient story that feels surprisingly current — and discover how one simple decision can begin to change the direction of your life, even when your circumstances haven’t changed yet. Whether you’re full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in...
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Why Being Stubborn Might Be the Most Loving Thing You Do // Andy Stanley
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Most of us don’t stop asking because we don’t care. We stop because we don’t want to be that person. The awkward one. The pushy one. The one who misreads the moment. So we assume the answer is no — and move on. In this message, Andy Stanley unpacks why persistence, when it’s rooted in genuine care, isn’t pressure or manipulation — it’s love. Through honest stories and unexpected moments, he explores why we often talk ourselves out of meaningful conversations and what can happen when we choose to ask again instead. This isn’t about winning arguments or...
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When Life Feels Dark, This Is the Light You’re Looking For // Jeff Brodie // Christmas Eve 2025
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
When life feels dark, the question isn’t if you need light — it’s which light you need most right now. This Christmas Eve message invites you to pause and reflect on what you’re carrying and where you’re searching for hope. It’s a reminder that the Christmas story speaks to real life — not perfect lives, but moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and longing. If you’re full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between, this is a space to consider where light might meet you — and what could change if it does.
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When Christmas Feels Anything but Peaceful // Christine Birch // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 3)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Christmas is supposed to feel peaceful… but what if it doesn’t? What if your plans got disrupted, your year didn’t turn out how you hoped, or peace feels completely out of reach? In Part 3 of our Christmas series His Name Shall Be Called, Christine Birch looks at the night the angels appeared to the shepherds and announced the birth of Jesus — the Prince of Peace. But the story starts with fear, interruption, and uncertainty, not calm and quiet. This message reframes peace in a powerful way: peace isn’t the absence of chaos — it’s the presence of God with you. Whether your...
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The Joy You’re Searching For Starts With Surrender // Luke Crawford // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 2)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
What if the joy you’re desperate for this Christmas isn’t found in trying harder, fixing everything, or keeping life under control — but in letting go? In Part 2 of His Name Shall Be Called, Luke Crawford unpacks Mary’s response to God and shows why surrender isn’t weakness… it’s the doorway to joy. Through Luke 1:46–55, we see a God who meets us in exhaustion, loneliness, uncertainty, and pressure — and offers something deeper than temporary happiness. He offers a joy strong enough to carry you through a messy year, broken plans, or a Christmas that doesn’t look the way...
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The Mighty God Who Shows Up in the Most Ordinary Places // Deniel Sewell // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 1)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
What if God’s greatest work doesn’t start in the spotlight, but in the places we overlook? In Week 1 of our Christmas series His Name Shall Be Called, Deniel Sewell unpacks the story of Mary and shows how the Mighty God steps into the ordinary, the quiet, and even the forgotten parts of our lives. From Nazareth to your everyday routine, God’s power isn’t limited by your weakness — and His presence is closer than you think. If you’ve ever wondered whether your life is too small for God to care about, this message will remind you that He sees you, He’s with you, and nothing is...
info_outlineJeff Brodie, Christine Birch, and Luke Crawford look back on Sacred Homecoming—four nights and three mornings where God showed up in powerful ways. From heartfelt repentance to spontaneous baptisms, it was a week filled with freedom, healing, joy, and a deep hunger for God’s presence.
Hear the stories, the moments that surprised us, and what it means to keep that fire burning—choosing posture over playbook and living with shameless persistence every day.